Broad Hall - 300 W. Broad Ave., Floor 1 Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line) Neighborhood: North Elm Corporate Phone: 1-800-843-6522

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The NKBA is the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has evolved into the premier association of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, installers and other industry professionals. Today, the NKBA represents an unparalleled network of peers, tools and resources designed to support professional growth and business success. The association’s vision is a world in which everyone enjoys safe, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces. Our mission is to help make it happen through the creation of marketplaces, networks, affiliations and certifications that raise the level of professionalism by inspiring, leading and empowering each member of our community. Thank you to our Sponsors: Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Sherwin-Williams, Ferguson Home, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, FreePower, Lutron, Blanco, Azenco, and Feeney.

10am - 11am, April 25

Brunch & Panel - Designing with Light: Layering, Materials, and the Architecture of Illumination

Educational Fred Alexander Pl. (Between N. Hamilton St. and N. Wrenn St.) Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Lighting is no longer just a finishing touch—it’s a foundational element of great design. This panel brings together leading interior designers alongside experts from Kichler and Lutron to explore how thoughtful lighting strategies can transform interiors, elevate authentic materials, and create immersive environments.


12:30pm - 1:30pm, April 25

Lunch & Panel - Invisible Luxury: How Hidden Technology and Premium Materials Are Redefining the Bath

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Join leading designers alongside representatives from Cosentino, James Martin Vanities and FreePower for a conversation on how invisible technology and premium materials are shaping the next generation of luxury bath design.


4pm - 5pm, April 25

What’s Next in Design - Presented by Jaye Anna Mize, Vice President at Future Snoops

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

This session explores the cultural, climate, and technology shifts reshaping how consumers want to live—and what interior designers should consider as kitchens, baths, and the broader home evolve toward greater resilience, adaptability, and everyday relevance.

Speakers: Jaye Anna Mize


10am - 11am, April 26

Brunch & Panel - Open-Air Living: Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Outdoor living is no longer an add-on, it’s an architectural extension of the home. This brunch brings together experts from Urban Bonfire, Feeney, and Azenco to explore how designers can create fully realized outdoor environments by integrating high-style, high-impact elements that elevate outdoor spaces from simple patio styling to immersive, entertaining-driven experiences.


12:30pm - 1:30pm, April 26

Lunch & Panel - The Power of Palette & Material: Designing Spaces That Feel Intentional

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Today’s interiors are defined by thoughtful combinations of color, material, and finish. This panel brings together leading interior designers with experts from Signature Hardware and Sherwin-Williams to explore how designers can use color and materiality to create spaces that feel layered, timeless, and deeply personal.


3pm - 4pm, April 26

NKBA Reveals Top Trends in Luxury Design

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Hosted by NKBA’s Tricia Zach, Director of Research, and Blair Loftspring, Director of Brand Partnership Programs, who will share new findings from NKBA’s latest research report, all about what homeowners are looking for in luxury design.

Speakers: Tricia Zach, Blair Loftspring


10am - 11am, April 27

Brunch & Panel - The New Luxury: Designing for Daily Wellness

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Luxury today is no longer defined by excess — it’s defined by how a home supports well-being, ease, and longevity. This panel highlights Ferguson Home and Miele as leaders in wellness-driven luxury, showing designers how thoughtful kitchens, baths, and appliances contribute to: physical wellness, mental clarity, ritual, routine, and elevated daily living.


12:30pm - 1:30pm, April 27

Lunch & Panel - The Custom Kitchen Conversation: Designing Kitchens as Personal Statements

Educational NKBA | KBIS, Broad Hall, Floor 1 Neighborhood: North Elm Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)

Today’s clients don’t want “standard luxury.” They want kitchens that reflect personality, performance, and precision. Featuring experts from BlueStar and Fabuwood, this panel explores how deep customization, from appliance color to cabinetry configuration, empowers designers to create distinct, highly personal kitchens without sacrificing efficiency or craftsmanship.


NKBA | KBIS and Cosentino Announce Programming for High Point Fall Market

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, and Cosentino Group, global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, announce the full lineup of panels and programming

NKBA Announces New, Dedicated Presence at High Point Market – Will Debut This Fall

The NKBA’s new design hub—adjacent to Cosentino’s newly established space, both in Broad Hall—features brand partners Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfi re, FreePower, and more.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association and High Point Market Authority Announce Strategic Alliance Partnership

The industry-leading organizations announce a long-term partnership designed to enhance service to the design community through custom experiences, brand connections and industry education.